Kongkona Sarma is a seasoned professional who has provided strategic consulting in economic development for governments and corporate clients. She specializes in private sector-led growth initiatives, investment, trade development, corporate restructuring, and privatization. With a background in capital markets and financial institutions, she has offered advisory services in various countries including Afghanistan, Bhutan, Guyana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, India, St. Helena, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, UK, and USA. Kongkona holds a Master's in Public Administration from Syracuse University - Maxwell School and a Master's in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru Vishvavidyalaya. Over the years, she has held key roles at organizations like DAI, Atos Consulting, Permanent Mission of India to UN, GypsyFeet Travels, Edelweiss Capital, Morgan Stanley Capital International, and GENPACT LLC.